Overview:

Professional Summary:

Synapses are the primary points of communication between cells of the nervous system. Our laboratory is interested in synaptic receptors and ion channels. We study the molecular events that constitute agonist binding, channel activation and receptor desensitization. Our research bridges physiology pharmacology, biochemistry and structural biology, and our experimental approaches include electrophysiology, computational chemistry (MD simulations) and molecular biology. We seek to to understand the molecular operation of receptors and other allosteric membrane proteins in the context of their physiological roles.CONTACT INFORMATION: auerbach.anthony@gmail.com (716) 510-0793

Education and Training:

PhD, Neuroscience, University of Oregon (1978)

BS, Biochemistry, University of California at Santa Barbara (1972)

Employment:

Professor, Physiology and Biophysics, University at Buffalo (1998-present)

Associate Professor, Physiology and Biophysics, University at Buffalo (1992–1998)

Assistant Professor, Physiology and Biophysics, University at Buffalo (1987–1992)

Research Assistant Professor, Physiology and Biophysics, University at Buffalo (1983–1987)